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Spaulding Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist OT Float in Charlestown, Massachusetts
Occupational Therapist OT Float - ( 3310254 )
Description
Occupational Therapist OT Float Needed for Spaulding
Summary
Provide occupational therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Coordinate technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.
Network floats are expected to provide coverage to all SRN inpatient facilities. It is required that network floats hold a valid driver’s license that is in good standing and have access to adequate transportation to travel to and from the various SRN inpatient sites. The length of coverage will vary, depending on the needs of the individual sites.
Key Responsibilities
Occupational Therapy needs are assessed and evaluated according to organizational and professional guidelines.
Treatment plan reflects understanding of patients’ age and situation including discharge plan.
Treatment plan is revised based on patient progress towards stated goals.
Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
Performance Improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices.
Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
Education/Degree
Required
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Experience
Preferred
- 3 years of experience as a licensed OT
Licensure
Required
Licensed (and in good standing) as an occupational therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A valid Driver’s License
Travel
Required
Travel to and from all Spaulding Rehabilitation Networks inpatient locations
Mileage reimbursement, per MGB guidelines, is available
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required
BLS required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
Basic skills in math and computer science.
Appropriate knowledge occupational therapy evaluation and treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.
Effective problem solving skills for occupational therapy evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient’s age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.
Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).
Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
Preferred
Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
Attention to detail.
EEO Statement:
Spaulding Rehabilitation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location : MA-Charlestown-SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
Work Locations :
SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
300 1st Avenue
Charlestown 02129
Job : Occupational Therapy
Organization : Spaulding Hospital–Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)
Schedule : Full-time
Standard Hours: : 40
Shift : Day Job
Employee Status : Regular
Recruiting Department: : SRH Therapy
Job Posting : Nov 14, 2024
Req ID: 3310254